This week on HearSay, February 25-29, 2008
Monday, February 25
From The Headlines: Assembly News
We'll have all of the latest happenings at the General Assembly including efforts to revive recently killed legislation that would ban smoking in Virginia restaurants and plans to revamp the state's mental health system.
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Tuesday, February 26
Living Culture: Collegiate Times
With record numbers of high school graduates sending out college applications, admission to America's top universities has never been more competitive. And along with demand the cost to go to college continues to rise leaving many graduates with debt along with a degree. Today on HearSay, we continue our "Living Culture" series in partnership with Port Folio Weekly with a look at collegiate times today. We'll talk about financial aid strategies, admissions challenges and the community college path.
Contact Information for Betty Delk,
Consultant for College Counseling
email: rbdelk@charter.net
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Wednesday, February 27
The Gun Debate
The right to bear arms has been a part of our nation since it's founding. Throughout history Americans have been divded on whether the Second Amendment protects the rights of individuals to own guns or only the right to establish armed militias. Last year's shootings at Virginia Tech has escalated the debate on gun control. The Virginian Pilot will focuses on the issue in an upcoming 4-part series, State of the Gun. We'll have a preview today of this complex issue and invite you to join the conversation.
State of the Gun
Sunday, March 2 - Wednesday, March 5
The Virginian Pilot
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Thursday, February 28
Gotta have faith?
Religion has become a common element of presidential politics but should it? A recent survey showed that two-thirds polled felt it was important to them that candidates have strong religious beliefs, even if they were not the same as the voter’s own. We'll talk about the role of faith on the road to the White House today on HearSay.
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Friday, February 29
Segment A: Girl Power
Girls are catching up to, and surpassing, boys in many academic fields and competitions. Despite these strides young girls feel more pressure today than ever before, often leading to low confidence and self-esteem. Cathy talks with JoAnn Deak, Ph.D., who has spent more than twenty years as an educator and psychologist, helping children develop into confident and competent adults.
Segment B: The Peninsula Campaign
Historian John Quarstein joins Cathy in the studio to discuss the Peninsula Campaign and the pivotal road that the battles of this campaign played in the outcome of the Civil War. The latest installment of Civil War in Hampton Roads: Peninsula Campaign the third installment in WHRO’s 4-part study—will air on WHRO TV15 and 15.1HD on Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 8:00pm and again at 9:30.
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